The point of a fixie...
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby mikesbytes » Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:15 pm
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Re: The point of a fixie...
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby jaseyjase » Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:07 pm
I dont think its about being 'allowed' to understand, i think its simply easier to 'understand' what the fuss is about if you actually go out and ride a fixed gear bike as opposed to trying to 'understand' other peoples personal opinions and experiences.damhooligan wrote: I dissagree with that.
I have no intention of riding fixed, but i am interested to know why people do.
It is interesting to see why, and knowing this helps me understand why they ride them so much.
O.k. this doesn't change my interest levels of riding fixed, but stil interesting.
Just for argument sake, because i am happy with my current bike, (carbon-road) does this mean according to your logic i am not 'allowed' to understand ;
unicycles /tandems/recumbrents/downhill bikes/MTB's/titanium frames/touring/trikes/ and other type of bikes ???
Just wondering.....
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby il padrone » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:23 pm
Because trying to haul an extra 20-30 kgs of camping gear up an 8%, 15 km climb, or across a roller coaster of smaller hills, with a 65" gear is hard, slow workaaron wrote:il padrone wrote: Mind though, if you need to carry a load of gear, the fixie will lose it's appeal.
Why?
You have no idea! These are people who ride 200-300 kms in a day, have ridden multiple Audax Alpine Classics, one who has done two PBPs (Paris-Brest-Paris 1200 kms in 4 days). I wouldn't call them soft . I am nearly as fit as them, maybe fitter (over short steep riding), but haven't been tested at that endurance yet.aaron wrote:Your 'buddies' sound soft (with all due respect)
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby aaron » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:53 pm
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby il padrone » Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:54 am
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby Alistair » Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:39 am
I was going to reluctantly switch to single speed as i'm finding it a bit hairy not being able to coast through tight gaps in traffic on my new route to work, but i would feel like i was stealing its soul... so i'll just find a better way in or save it for chilled out rides along the beach.
It is definately worth trying and i'm the least fixieesque person ever. The real challenge is riding one without looking like a douchebag.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby aaron » Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:50 am
+1Alistair wrote:The real challenge is riding one without looking like a douchebag.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby Alistair » Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:50 am
Usually my uniform is mtb shorts, spds and the helmet with the light mount, battery and visor for minimum fixie cred
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby brauluver » Thu Aug 05, 2010 1:18 pm
Wow..I think you've just come out on a public forumAlistair wrote:realised i was wearing tightish jeans and a knitted (non-ironic) jumper. I could feel the hate from the beach road guys at the traffic lights.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby mikesbytes » Thu Aug 05, 2010 2:58 pm
Mate way to hipster for the Melbourne'ites..... as long as the chick dig itAlistair wrote: i was wearing tightish jeans and a knitted (non-ironic) jumper.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby Alistair » Thu Aug 05, 2010 3:22 pm
My girlfriend buys the country road knits!brauluver wrote:Wow..I think you've just come out on a public forumAlistair wrote:realised i was wearing tightish jeans and a knitted (non-ironic) jumper. I could feel the hate from the beach road guys at the traffic lights.
My jeans aren't that tight, although it can appear that way on the bike... when i grow an ironic moustache i will agree that there is a problem!
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby hartleymartin » Fri Aug 06, 2010 7:04 am
I rode fixie in Canberra for a little bit. When you hop on and try it, you start to see the sense in it. The momentum of the bicycle keeps your feet moving and all you have to do is add a little extra effort on the down-stroke of your pedals. I just had to remember that my usual dismount technique (one foot on the pedal and one off to touch the ground) does not work on a fixie.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby Mulger bill » Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:13 pm
Some get it, some don't. Their problem.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby Verbs & Nouns » Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:40 pm
Ten Grand wrote:Goddamnit baby, this is soul... What's wrong with you?
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby brauluver » Thu Sep 16, 2010 4:48 pm
I didn't think you had one yetEvilGenius wrote:Fixies are Fun!
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby nathann » Thu Sep 16, 2010 5:31 pm
Awkward.............brauluver wrote:I didn't think you had one yetEvilGenius wrote:Fixies are Fun!
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby Lark2004 » Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:14 pm
nathann wrote:Awkward.............brauluver wrote:I didn't think you had one yetEvilGenius wrote:Fixies are Fun!
Not really, He's 12 years old....
He knows everything.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby brauluver » Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:55 pm
Apparently soLark2004 wrote:nathann wrote:Awkward.............brauluver wrote:
I didn't think you had one yet
Not really, He's 12 years old....
He knows everything.
This from another thread
EvilGenius wrote:KMC are one of the best Fixie chains.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby .isaac. » Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:43 pm
I might be a tad over confident also and I don't mind admitting it.
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Re: The point of a fixie...
Postby Thoglette » Thu Sep 16, 2010 8:08 pm
As always, the answer to any bike question is Ask Sheldondamhooligan wrote: I have no intention of riding fixed, but i am interested to know why people do.
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